A Seasonal Index for a Monthly Series Is About to Be

question 10

Multiple Choice

A seasonal index for a monthly series is about to be calculated on the basis of three years' accumulation of data. The three previous July values were 110, 150, and 130. The average demand over all months during the three-year time period was 190. What is the approximate seasonal index for July?

• A) 0.487
• B) 0.684
• C) 1.462
• D) 2.053
• E) cannot be calculated with the information given

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Definitions:

Stock-Out Costs

The expenses incurred by a business when it runs out of stock on a particular item, including lost sales, customer dissatisfaction, and potential reduction in market share.

Buyer's Market

A market condition characterized by an abundance of goods available for sale, giving buyers an advantage over sellers in terms of price negotiations.

Seller's Market

A market condition characterized by a shortage of goods available, leading to sellers having an advantage over buyers in price negotiations.

Independent Demand

Refers to the need for goods or services that is determined by external market forces, not linked to the production schedules of related items.